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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 10, 1947

Page

3

Tennis club elects H C Moore president after Flintoff ends 19 year tenure

The club appointed H C Moore as president succeeding long serving head H Flintoff who refused further presidency while remaining as vice president. Directors announced new officers including R W Scott and A Flintoff with plans to raise membership fees and level courts. The Easter tournament and memorial gate contributions featured in the year’s finances while improvements to the pavilion and barbecues highlighted club activities.

Flintoff H. C. Moore Moore R. W. Scott Tmitron A. Flintoff R. C. Williams Arkell Peter Arthur Braund Alan Scott Jack Walker Bill Brathwaite G. Abbotts G. Busch L. Sussmill Miss Ewing Siggins Laura Brown H. Waddington Joan Wilkins E. Whittington H. Flintoff Sea W. Braund Braund Mr. Mlintoff Freda

Bridgetown Scouts Share Friendships and Plans for Camp

Bridgetown Scouts report friendships formed between troops and note support for the hospital while a member was on sick leave. Allen Bentley turns 14 on Wednesday. upcoming events include a Christmas tree and party on December 19, a 16 day Albany camp starting December 26, a Friday party on October 31, and a pioneering demonstration at Mrs. Shepherd’s home.

Allen Bentley K. Shephard Luda Point Walter Allen Pearson Bridgetown Allen Perth D. Laucklan A. Bentley J. Faithfull R. Redda

Hotel License Deferred for Manjimup Community Centre Ltd

The application for a provisional licence for the Community Hotel in Mount Street was deferred. The Licensing Court did not sit in Bridgetown as planned in September and has adjourned sine die with no expected action before the New Year.

Manjimup Community Centre Ltd Mount Street Bridgetown

Plans for Profit Sharing Bill in New Parliament Session

Mr. Nelson Lemmon, Minister for Works and Housing, said he was informed by the Minister for Commerce and Agriculture of a proposed bill in the first session of Parliament for the payment of profits from the operation of Joint Organisation.

Nelson Lemmon Commerce and Agriculture

Trotting Stallion in Bridgetown District Spotlight

Nelson Direct hails TROTTING Famous Bridgetown Sire as a fine jet black stallion with classic lines. Beaconsfield Handicap winner Black Fairy suffered injuries in a Broome Handicap race after a recent win. Mr Coverley, breeder and trainer at Rushworth Farm near Bridgetown, oversees a new track and guides local racing enthusiasts.

Nelson Direct Hag Éired Black Fairy Gloucester Park Coverley

Bridgetown Agricultural Show Promises Strong Event

Readiness for this year’s Bridgetown Agricultural Society show is high with a good town reputation. The society plans a working bee before October 31 to prepare grounds and appointments for the event. Schedules list all sections and events and prizes have been settled with more donors this year.

Bridgetown

Publisher Slogans On Local Papers Echo Historic Practice

An archival note displays lines listing the titles EXTRA and the regional papers Boyup Brook Bulletin Manjimup Mail and Pemberton Post. The fragment signals publisher identity and regional newspaper branding from a historic page.

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Son Taylor Miss Taylor Financial Report D. Farris Tom Graham Graham H. ©. Moware Father Kelliher Farris Bridgetown Scouts T. Salvair & Son Hampton St Hampton Street R. Hancock & Sons Spencer Street Bunbury WOOL Rushworth Farm Boyup Brook Bulletin Manjimup Mail Pemberton Post Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel K. Urquhart Chaff Wigmore’s Ltd Aladdin Industries Ltd F. Criter and Co. Ltd Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd National Mutual Life Association G. J. Ellershaw and Co. Ltd Shell Depot P.O H. B. Brady Coy Ltd Ethel St Bridgetown’s Rendezvous Terminus Hotel Glen McAlinden A. E Dry Cleaners John Cooper Nla.gov
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